15 April, 2021
Rod Bourke, NSW Bee Biosecurity Officer, says an important part of his work is preparing beekeepers to manage exotic mites such as varroa and tropilaelaps in case they establish in Australia. He does this by training and encouraging beekeepers to monitor their hives for these mites, even though they are not here!
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Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.
Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).
Australian Exotic Plant Pest Hotline
New Zealand Pest and Disease Hotline
Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide® for Australia, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.
Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.
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